Category Archives: Comfort & Joy

“When statesmen forsake their own private conscience…”

Had a chance to see A Man for All Seasons once again this past weekend – on the big screen(!) – and was reminded of one of the best lines, in one of the best films – ever:   “Well, … Continue reading

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Christians United for Israel 2013 Summit

CUFI (Christians United for Israel) is holding their annual summit in Washington D.C. through tomorrow, July 24th ~     You can catch a live broadcast of this evening’s Night to Honor Israel HERE. Speakers include Pastor Hagee, Senator Ted … Continue reading

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Evolution? Where’s the evidence…?

For anyone who thinks evolution has been unquestionably proven as scientific fact for decades, and/or for anyone who hasn’t paid much attention to the topic since high school biology class, Ray Comfort (Living Waters Ministry) has just released a short … Continue reading

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Franklin’s 13 Timeless Principles

In the year 1723, a seventeen year-old boy arrived in Philadelphia without a penny to his name. At age 42, he retired, wealthy. Few men, before or since have ever been as successful as Benjamin Franklin.   He gave credit … Continue reading

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Declaring Liberty – 1776

On this date in 1776 the Liberty Bell was rung for the very first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.   Inscribed on the bell is this passage from scripture ~   “Proclaim LIBERTY throughout the land unto all … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day!

Why we celebrate ~  

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Truth, Justice – and Christian Values?

These days Hollywood rarely churns out anything worth a trip to the local cineplex, but from a couple reviews I’ve read, it sounds like the new Superman flick might be an exception.     Tom Thurlow, posting at Caffeinated Thoughts, … Continue reading

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Summer’s Here!

  ENJOY!

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June 14th is Flag Day –

Please don’t forget to fly yours!     Johnny Cash and “Ragged Old Flag”:  

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The Heavens declare the glory of the Lord;

And the firmament shows His handiwork. ~ Psalm 19:1 ~     Flowing Auroras Over Norway (from NASA’s “Astronomy Picture of the Day”) ~ In late 2010, the above timelapse displays of picturesque auroras were captured above Tromsø, Norway. Curtains … Continue reading

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D-Day June 6, 1944

Recycling this post from 2011 in honor of D-Day. Sixty-nine years ago America stood for truth, justice and freedom – not hopeless change and empty rhetoric. Remembering the courageous sacrifice of so many… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Here’s a good post by … Continue reading

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Middle East Troops Honored with Memorial

Who knew? I didn’t [Big hat-tip to UncleGlenn!]. The military men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Middle East Conflicts have their own memorial in Marseilles, IL ~     On June 19th, 2004 a Granite Memorial … Continue reading

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